Smile designing is a dental procedure that combines several restorative procedures and teeth-replacement options to achieve a beautiful smile with improved aesthetics and functionality of teeth.

A complete oral examination is first done by the dentist to evaluate any oral health conditions that may first require treatment before undergoing a smile makeover. Some of the conditions that require treatment are the decay of teeth, infection, misalignment of teeth, and gum or periodontal diseases.

Some people prefer to undergo teeth whitening before starting with dental fillings or restorative procedures because dental restorations do not become whiter with the teeth whitening procedure like natural teeth.

If a person has fair oral health and habits, then he/she is a good candidate for smile designing treatment such as teeth whitening, gum contouring, and porcelain veneers.
If one has bite problems, facial collapse, or other dental conditions getting worse with time, then smile designing is suitable for them.

Patients with dental cavities, fillings, crowns or teeth sensitivity will be advised by their dentist about what treatment or additional procedures would be required in their case. Tooth decay and gum diseases make the smile makeover procedure a little difficult as these conditions may lead to or worsen the tooth sensitivity.

Patients who clench or grind their teeth often need to go for alternative treatment options suggested by their dentist as grinding or clenching of teeth reduces the longevity of porcelain veneers.

The tooth enamel should be enough to support the smile design procedures such as veneers or the teeth whitening procedure.

Gum contouring is performed in patients with excessive gum tissue, uneven gum line, teeth with a shorter length, or other periodontal problems. If the patient has less of gum tissue and has gum recession, a gum graft is recommended.

Some patients may require a combination of various dental procedures to get a perfect smile makeover. The dentist is the best judge of the different procedures that may be required for smile designing.